http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Outdoors 60 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:04:43 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1133788.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1133788.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Dove hunters can sign up for special-opportunity hunts at five premium dove fields through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Dove Club program. Hunters can obtain work sheets at MyFWC.com/hunting under ''limited entry hunts,'' then submit applications online at www.wildlife license.com or at any county tax collector's office or authorized license agent. Permits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until Sept. 9. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1133794.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1133794.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Henry Caimotto from the Snook Nook in Jensen Beach reported a large cobia bite taking place offshore in 15 to 20 feet of water, with a lot of small kingfish in the same area. The best action is taking place next to the baitfish schools. Snook fishing is outstanding along the beaches and ocean inlets, and Caimotto is urging anglers to remove the barbs from their hooks to make releasing these spawning snook easier. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1133692.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1133692.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT The curse of the outdoors writer is growing stronger. So much so that I'm beginning to feel like one of those hapless anti-heroes in a Stephen King novel. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1127897.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1127897.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Everglades National Park will hold a public workshop Thursday on a proposed land swap with Florida Power & Light involving a portion of the East Everglades addition lands intended for ecosystem enhancement. The meeting is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at John D. Campbell Agricultural Center, 18710 SW 288 St., Homestead. The deadline for public comment is July 29. For more information, visit parkplanning.nps.gov. Select ''Everglades NP'' from the drop-down box, then ``Acquisition of Florida Power... http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1127902.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1127902.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT It's official. All South Atlantic waters more than three miles offshore will be closed to all shallow-water grouper fishing from Jan. 1 through April 30, beginning in 2010. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1123988.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1123988.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Dove hunters may sign up for special opportunity hunts at five premium dove fields through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Dove Club program. Hunters may obtain worksheets at MyFWC.com/hunting under ''limited entry hunts,'' then submit their applications online at wildlifelicense.com or at any county tax collector's office or authorized license agent. Permits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis through Sept. 9. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1123994.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1123994.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The first thing you notice as you dive down to South Florida's newest artificial reef is the huge bronze angel statue on the deck of the 167-foot long ship. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1124000.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1124000.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT BEST BET Captain Dean Panos of Double D Charters out of Keystone Marina has been fishing out of Bimini. In addition to catching a lot of yellowfin tunas, a large blue marlin ate a 20-pound tuna off one of his lines. Captain Jimbo Thomas on the Thomas Flyer out of Bayside Marina reported good kingfish action off of Government Cut in 120 feet of water, plus a lot of bonito and a few sailfish. Dolphins have been scarce. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1117433.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1117433.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT Several dozen recreational divers and anglers, shark scientists and conservationists urged the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Tuesday to adopt stronger shark rules than recommended by an interstate management panel. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1117434.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1117434.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT CLAYTON, Ga. -- A popular T-shirt sold in local souvenir shops pokes fun at the storied and scenic Chattooga River that separates northeast Georgia from South Carolina. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1112969.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1112969.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT CLAYTON, Ga. -- When an outdoors writer goes on vacation, you might think he or she would like to take a break from fishing, hunting, paddling, camping or hiking. Maybe go to a spa, visit an art museum or take in a live musical. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1112965.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1112965.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT BEST BET Captain Chris Johnson on the charter boat SeaSquared out of the 7 Mile Marina in Marathon reported great catches of yellowtail and mangrove snappers, almoco jacks and cero mackerel on the reefs and patches, plus mutton snapper up to 12 pounds in 160 feet of water. Offshore from 600 feet out to 35 miles, dolphins were thick under birds. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1112967.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1112967.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT This would be a very bad weekend to get drunk on the water in South Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will launch Operation: Dry Water to take intoxicated boaters off the water Friday through Sunday. Penalties for boating under the influence can include fines, jail and loss of boating and even driving privileges. More information: www.operationdrywater.org. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1107131.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1107131.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT A new executive director, changes in grouper-snapper regulations and sweeping measures to protect freshwater turtles were highlights of last week's Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Crystal River. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1106989.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1106989.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT Many South Florida paddlers transport their kayaks on the roofs of cars or in the beds of pickup trucks. But securing a 50- to 90-pound kayak to the top of an SUV by yourself can be too much like extreme powerlifting. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1102382.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1102382.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT CONGO TOWN, Andros Island, Bahamas -- A great day of summertime dolphin fishing off Miami-Dade and Broward likely can't touch an average day of summertime dolphin fishing off Andros Island in the Bahamas. ''It was silly,'' marveled Leah Genoun, who with husband Mike publishes Destination Fish magazine. ``When you can literally pick which fish you want to pitch to.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1102383.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1102383.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT Register for the Gold Cup Invitational Tarpon Tournament, which runs through Friday in Islamorada. The field is limited to 25 anglers using fly tackle only. Entry fee is $1,250 per angler. Call 305-664-2444 or e-mail csasun@aol.com. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1102640.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1102640.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT Captain Bob LeMay has been splitting his time fishing out of Flamingo and Everglades City and has had great success on spawning snook to 15 pounds on fly and spin tackle for catch and release. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1096352.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1096352.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT It's tuna time in South Florida, but probably not for too much longer. If you can sneak off from work a bit early and will those late-afternoon lightning storms to hold off for a few hours, you have an excellent chance of scooping up some sushi entrees. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1096463.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/1096463.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT Effective Aug. 1, Florida resident saltwater anglers who fish from shore or pier will need to buy a fishing license, unless they already hold one. The Florida Legislature passed a bill removing the license exemption for land-based anglers -- unless they are children, senior citizens, disabled, active-duty military personnel home on leave, or fishing from a licensed pier.